Resident. A local species throughout Britain, with
quite a patchy distribution.
Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded infrequently from the western side of the county.

Wingspan
:
M & F, 12-15mm.
Confusion species

Incurvaria masculella.

Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)

Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant

Bilberry, dogwood and Prunus sp.
Lifestage data

Leaf miner/Case-bearing. Eggs laid on leaf. Larva forms a blotch near
the leaf tip, a case is formed which falls to ground. Larva continue to
feed, case is attached to ground where pupation takes place.